Update: Gainesville man located
UPDATE: The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) announced at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday that Donnie Ryles was located and returned home. GPD issued a Florida Silver Alert to […]
COVID plasma study ineffective in certain groups
Convalescent plasma does not effectively prevent the progression of COVID-19 from a mild to severe form of the disease in high-risk patients, according to the results […]
Biden promises to get Americans out of Kabul
President Joe Biden promised to evacuate all Americans and U.S. allies in Afghanistan. But first, they have to get through the ring of Taliban fighters surrounding […]
Customer tips Gainesville restaurant $10,000
The average restaurant tip is 15 percent, but Tuesday was not an average night for one Gainesville restaurant. A customer convened the Wahoo Seafood Grill staff […]
Gainesville man sentenced for child porn
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Gainesville man was sentenced this week to 20 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Howard […]
UF’s Family Fishing Days event returns
Anglers of all ages and experience levels can attend an upcoming Family Fishing Day event, held each month through November at the University of Florida’s catch-and-release […]
Biden mandates nursing home vaccines as booster debate continues
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will require nursing home staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Facilities that do […]
My Foodie Recipe: Taco seasoned spaghetti subs
I’m pretty sure we all know how to whip up our favorite spaghetti dish, but here is a twist to that—taco seasoned spaghetti subs! The only […]
GPD arrests man carrying firearms following chase
Gainesville Police Department arrested Trevis Avante Strawder, 27, on Tuesday with numerous charges following a chase by car and on foot. At 10:07 a.m., GPD received […]
ACHD updates testing, vaccination times
The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) released its updated COVID-19 testing and vaccination times, along with stipulations, on Tuesday. COVID-19 testing is by appointment only for […]
Biden rebuffs criticism of Afghanistan meltdown
As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country and the United States lowered the flag at its embassy in Kabul, U.S. President Joe Biden said the […]
UF Health working to conserve oxygen amid shortages
As COVID-19 ravaged India and Indonesia this spring and summer, supplemental oxygen supplies became critically scarce. For some families, that meant exhausting their life savings on […]
LCSO makes second arrest in Williston shooting
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) continues searching for Gerald Renard Coleman, 22, in connection with a shooting that occurred in Williston last week, but detectives […]
GDP arrests son for murdering father
Gainesville police arrested Joseph William Branham, 26, on Thursday for the murder of his father, Joseph Craig Branham, 53, as well as tampering with/fabricating evidence and […]
Gainesville educator awarded national honor
The American Culinary Foundation (ACF) has named Eastside High School chef Pamela Bedford its 2021 Educator of the Year. Bedford has worked at the Academy of […]
DeSantis declares 23-county state of emergency
Update (8 p.m. Aug. 13): As Tropical Depression Fred moved toward the tip of Florida Friday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for […]
Update: Waldo car accident kills 1, injures 2
Update: FHP spokesperson Lt. Patrick Riordan reported on Aug.30 that the 12-year-old passenger from Lorton, Va., has been released and is recovering. Riordan was unable to […]
New AI tool will predict high risk for opioid use
University of Florida researchers are developing a new artificial intelligence tool that will help clinicians identify patients at high risk for opioid use disorder and overdose. […]
My Foodie Recipe: Cucumber Salad
This dish comes straight from my wife’s family’s secret stash of recipes, but is great for something fast and easy for the “dog days of summer.” […]
LCSO seeks suspect in Williston shooting
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is seeking Gerald Coleman in connection with a Tuesday night shooting in Williston. LSCO and Marion County deputies, along with […]
Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill
The $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act cleared the Senate on Tuesday after months of negotiations. It heads to the House next for another round […]
Cuomo resigns as New York governor
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday amid accusations of sexual harassment—although he continued to deny most of the claims against him. In a televised address, […]
Bowden to lie in honor at Historic Capitol Museum
Bobby Bowden, the legendary former head football coach at Florida State University (FSU), will lie in honor at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum in Tallahassee on […]
U.S. finishes Olympics at top of medal count
President Joe Biden paid tribute to U.S. Olympic athletes over the weekend as the Summer Games came to a close. “I don’t think you’ll appreciate until […]